Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Damascus, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Damascus, Maryland is 11.4% more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,717 in Damascus, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Damascus, Maryland is more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Damascus
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Damascus, MD
Compared to Charles Town, Damascus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower